Monday, September 10, 2012

Sunday Penance Ride

A gathering of the devout took advantage of the cool Sunday morning to race to Plymouth. Deep in cross-training, Cappy drove the pace and Green Fro gave him chase. The hills weren't climbed, but conquered. After a South County loop that was a flashback to the Slug Gulch Century route, we started our return. NoHandle, under the guise of RideLeader snuck in a bit of idyllic Happy Valley.

Too soon, however, we were on Unpleasant Valley. The miles stacked into the forties, the temps reached the 90s and, all of a sudden, staying up late for the Doug not Josh CD release party (with guest drummer Cappy) seemed like a bad idea. The paceline raced forward and I clung to the wheel in front of me. Behind us cars piled up like empty bottles on a Tuesday night. We were riding too fast, and our line was too long for safe passing on the narrow road. And we were so focused on the requisite twitchy handling that we never noticed the swarm of angry drivers that, once unleashed, laid on their horns as they passed. But, they all give us a wide berth, and none of them threw anything, so it was just noise.

Turning onto Big Cut, free of the car pressure, I fell off the back. My body declared that electrolytes and water were not in proper proportions and if I tried to ride hard the kidneys would be turned off. NoHandle who had been lingering behind on the sporty mid-ride spars, started a solo attack. I have no idea if he managed to pass any signs before Cappy.

After reconvening in Placerville, I started the climb to Camino. I wanted to call the Mrs. since we were a couple of hours longer than planned. But, I hadn't brought a phone, or tools or anything, because, in the hazy morning, I concluded that the pack of "Be Prepared" riders would have everything. And thus I experienced full atonement when my tire flatted near the top of the EDT and I had to walk the last mile.

B, not quite ride satisfied, went mountain biking with Noob later in the day.



Pactimo Order List for FT3
$Per
Asent Cycling Bib Shorts M
85$
Asent Cycling Bib Shorts L
85$
Asent Cycling Bib Shorts XL
85$
Summit Bib Shorts
135$
Mens' Summit Pro SS Jersey - S
85$
Mens' Summit Pro SS Jersey - M
85$
Mens' Summit Pro SS Jersey - L
85$
Mens' Summit Pro SS Jersey - XL
85$
Men's Continental LS - M
85$
Men's Continental LS - L
85$
Evergreen LW Vest - M
65$
Evergreen LW Vest - L
65$
Custom Arm Warmers - M
20$
Custom Arm Warmers - L
20$
Pactimo Ultra-Lite Rain Jacket (Clear) - M
50$
Pactimo Ultra-Lite Rain Jacket (Clear) - L
50$
Micro Fiber Cycling Cap
15$
Micro Fiber Winter Cap
25$
Aspen Thermal Jacket
165$
Continental Long Sleeve Jersey
85$
Aspen Bib Knickers
90$
Aspen Bib Tights (no chamois)
100$
Aspen Thermal Vest
130$
Breckenridge Wind Jacket
90$

13 comments:

  1. "cars piled up like empty bottles on a Tuesday night." Well captured and proper penance with the walk of shame. B wasn't the only one who went riding later that day, Colin and I took down the Folsom Bike Park was well.

    Looks like this is as good a place as any for the callout, unless someone wants to make this the September 11th memorial ride. Or maybe I just did that.

    TWO!

    My truck is in the Raley's parking lot in a non start condition. Hope for the best and I will try again later. Hopefully others can plan to drive in the meantime.

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  2. As requested, I added the kit order pricing.

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  3. I don't see shorts on the list, but I am in for them and a jersey.

    The truck started. The service engine soon light is on but that is not new news given the truck has 195k miles. See you at mosquito at 5:30ish

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  4. Out for a couple more weeks. Getting toe re-X-rayed again today.

    I won't be able to gather random blog requests and ensure customer satisfaction. We'll re-post the spread sheet.

    The Jersey design is the same, save for and FT3 Long Ride Productions logo replacing the Zia's should patch.

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  5. Wife is two centimeters dilated and she is not due for a while which means early birth so I have to stay local. Still no helmet from last Weeks race crash. Time is not on my side. Have a great ride!

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  6. Count holds at two. Typically when its just the two of us riding it's 34 degrees, dark at 5:15pm and pouring down freezing rain.

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  7. B you will love this for some of your back country and long ride adventures;

    http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/trail-ale-brew-backpackers-gives-new-meaning-light-beer

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  8. Under the gun at work. Not gonna make it.

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  9. RG, I hope you're feeling better. It must suck to be out because of injury. Do you want the orders back channeled to you?

    Squish, I don't have much experience with different types of helmets but if you're a Giro guy, I like my Xen. A friend liks the Hex and I have no experience with the Giro Xar.

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    1. Safety - Yes, email is easier to track. I'll get the spreadsheet up to a ride soon, or post again on Google docs.

      Yes, I've been dinged up this year, bummer, but glad it's not been more serious.

      A little break always makes one appreciate the wonders of FT3.

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  10. Thanks RG for the follow up. I'm sure google docs is a great way to get a count.

    I look forward to when everyone is healthy, healed and able to ride again.

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